CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (77 reports).
2008 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury
The front passenger airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can explode during a crash that deploys the airbag.
Driver's airbag inflator may rupture in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture and manufacturing variation, which over time could cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
Problem areas named in the 111 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 77 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a leaking fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The dealer added a protective coating. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that an abnormal fuel odor was on the interior of the vehicle, and fuel was leaking onto the ground. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V412000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated t
The front subframe totally rusted out and the wheel disconnected. I purchased this car in 2009, but it was a 2008 vehicle. Apparently there was a recall on this part for the 2009 through 2018 vehicles but it did not include the 2008, which had the exact same problem. My car was kept in the garage its entire life and the last 10 years, I was retired and did not even drive it in the snow. The car only has 79,000 miles. Even if my car was not included in the recall, you would think the manufacturer would have notified me of the flaw and the danger. I sold this car to my nephew in February of this year and he was deriving it when the wheel fell off and separated from the subframe. He
The front frame is rusted out to the point it is unsafe. This is the same issue for the 2009 2010 models.
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND SHIFTS VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND IN THE COLD WEATHER.
DRIVING 2008 MAZDA 6 WHEN THE AT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED FROM GEAR REENGAGED VERY HARSHLY INTO THIRD GEAR. THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DROPPED 4TH AND 5TH GEAR AFTER RE-ENGAGING.
2008 Mazda MAZDA6 questions
Does the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, causing injury; Driver's airbag inflator may rupture in a crash; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MAZDA6?
Based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (77), Power Train (9), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.